Baby desert Eagle, Walther p99, or Glock 35? - The Firearms Forum

gunnewb666 · 03-09-2004, 06:16 PM

I'm buying my first pistol soon for target shooting and plinking and i narrowed it down to either the baby desert eagle, glock 35, or the walther p99 all in 9mm. Which out of the 3 is the best? Any experiences or anyone own these? If all 3 stink tell me too and any other recommendations for another pistol will be welcome thanks! I personally am interested in the baby desert eagle because of price and I have a large hand.

rglbegl · 03-09-2004, 06:42 PM

My 2 cents
I am no good with Glocks - But I always recommend you try them before becoming a hater like me. You may love it. Reliablity and simplicity at its finest.
Baby eagles never excited me, thus I only have 200 rounds through one. I wasn't impressed.
Walther p99 would be my choice. I like the feel, I hit what I am aimed at, and they too are very reliable. My Walther P22 is my favorite plinker and is almost flawless in its performance.
BTW P99 is now on the approved list for Law Enforcement here in Southern California. That should say a lot

gpostal · 03-09-2004, 07:16 PM

welcome gunnewb666

out of those you listed i would go with the walther hands down

JohnnyRobotic · 03-09-2004, 07:43 PM

is the caliber or the chassis smaller on a baby eagle? what do the full size shiny 50 cal / .357mag ones go for such an impresive looking handgun?

any way i would go with the p99 just from what i have held it felt nice, i went with the sw1911 from Smith&Wesson and could not be happier with it i love it, the gun just feels like it's supposed to be in your hand

txpete · 03-09-2004, 11:46 PM

take a good look at the springfield XD,maybe CZ 75/85 really good pistols.
just a thought.
pete

03-10-2004, 04:36 PM

Walther is best of the three...a quality firearm...

swede

BigZig · 03-11-2004, 11:03 AM

When I bought my 9mm last summer I was pretty sure I wanted a Glock. However, I couldn't find one to fit my hand so the salesman showed me a Springfield XD9. I bought it on the spot and have never looked back.

At the range I found it to be extremely accurate and I like the white dot sights. I have around 6-7,000 rounds through it and NOT ONE problem. NADA.

Try one on for size - maybe it's for you too.

03-09-2004, 06:16 PM	#1
gunnewb666 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5	Baby desert Eagle, Walther p99, or Glock 35? I'm buying my first pistol soon for target shooting and plinking and i narrowed it down to either the baby desert eagle, glock 35, or the walther p99 all in 9mm. Which out of the 3 is the best? Any experiences or anyone own these? If all 3 stink tell me too and any other recommendations for another pistol will be welcome thanks! I personally am interested in the baby desert eagle because of price and I have a large hand. -->

03-09-2004, 06:42 PM	#2
rglbegl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dana point CA Posts: 531	My 2 cents I am no good with Glocks - But I always recommend you try them before becoming a hater like me. You may love it. Reliablity and simplicity at its finest. Baby eagles never excited me, thus I only have 200 rounds through one. I wasn't impressed. Walther p99 would be my choice. I like the feel, I hit what I am aimed at, and they too are very reliable. My Walther P22 is my favorite plinker and is almost flawless in its performance. BTW P99 is now on the approved list for Law Enforcement here in Southern California. That should say a lot

03-09-2004, 07:16 PM	#3
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	welcome gunnewb666 out of those you listed i would go with the walther hands down

03-09-2004, 07:43 PM	#4
JohnnyRobotic V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wareham, Massachusetts Posts: 265	is the caliber or the chassis smaller on a baby eagle? what do the full size shiny 50 cal / .357mag ones go for such an impresive looking handgun? any way i would go with the p99 just from what i have held it felt nice, i went with the sw1911 from Smith&Wesson and could not be happier with it i love it, the gun just feels like it's supposed to be in your hand

03-09-2004, 11:46 PM	#5
txpete V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: texas Posts: 76	take a good look at the springfield XD,maybe CZ 75/85 really good pistols. just a thought. pete

03-10-2004, 04:36 PM	#6
WyomingSwede Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Walther is best of the three...a quality firearm... swede

03-11-2004, 11:03 AM	#7
BigZig V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 80	When I bought my 9mm last summer I was pretty sure I wanted a Glock. However, I couldn't find one to fit my hand so the salesman showed me a Springfield XD9. I bought it on the spot and have never looked back. At the range I found it to be extremely accurate and I like the white dot sights. I have around 6-7,000 rounds through it and NOT ONE problem. NADA. Try one on for size - maybe it's for you too.